Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories to Present at Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists Workshop

Brampton, Ontario (June 11, 2010) – Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories announced today that it will present at the 2010 Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists Conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Sunday, June 13, 2010.   [read more]

Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories to Present at Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists Workshop

Brampton, Ontario (June 11, 2010) – Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories announced today that it will present at the 2010 Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists Conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Sunday, June 13, 2010. 

WHAT:      Scientific Workshop on Qualification, Verification, Validation and Uncertainty of Measurement in the Clinical Laboratory

WHO:       Dr. Edward Dunn
                National Director, Product and Service Development
                and
                Dr. Godfrey Moses
                National Discipline Director, Chemistry and Laboratory Director
                Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories, London, Ontario

WHEN:     Sunday, June 13, 2010; 08:30 – 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:   Sheraton Cavalier Hotel 
                612 Spadina Crescent East
                Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

In Ontario, laboratories are accredited by the Ontario Laboratory Accreditation (OLA) program and the Quality Management Program – Laboratory Services (QMPLS), with requirements based on ISO Standard 15189.  While these requirements state that validated procedures must be used, the extent of method validation, the performance characteristics measured and the approach to validation are left to the discretion of the laboratory.  This workshop is designed to provide laboratories with a practical guide to validation of quantitative methods and instrumentation.

In addition, laboratories seeking certification under ISO 15189 are required to determine the Uncertainty of Measurement where relevant and possible. In his presentation during this workshop, Dr. Moses will discuss various international efforts to estimate measurement uncertainty and describe some of the proposed alternative approaches to this issue.  He also will present and demonstrate a new Uncertainty Calculator tool developed with Dr. Isolde Seiden Long, Clinical Chemist, Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories.  Dr. Moses’ presentation will be available on Gamma-Dynacare’s web site (Media section, Posters and Publications page) at the following link:

http://www.gamma-dynacare.com/Content/Media/Publications.aspx?expandable=4

For more information, please contact Dr. Godfrey Moses at (519) 679-1630, ext. 1231 or toll free at 1-800-265-5946; or Dr. Edward Dunn at (905) 639-5447.  For conference information, please visit the Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists web site at www.cscc.ca.

Scientific Presentation Advisory [PDF]

Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories has been named, for the second consecutive year, as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada, Inc.   [read more]

Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories has been named, for the second consecutive year, as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada, Inc.

“We are very proud to be recognized as a top employer, especially during a year of such challenging economic conditions,” said Naseem Somani, Chief Executive Officer, Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories.  “Our employees have risen to these challenges, working together to give life to our mission of ‘Caring for People’. We’re proud to be a Top 100 Employer, but even more proud of our employees, who collectively make Gamma-Dynacare successful and a great place to work.”

Mediacorp’s Top 100 Employers competition recognizes employers who are industry leaders at creating exceptional workplaces and attracting and retaining employees. This year, Mediacorp invited 16,000 of Canada’s fastest-growing employers to apply, plus an additional 8,000 companies and organizations in industries that it wanted to examine more closely. Gamma-Dynacare was selected from a list of more than 2,600 employers who submitted a detailed application describing their operations, HR practices and community involvement. 

Gamma-Dynacare’s submission highlighted the employee programs, learning and development opportunities, health and safety practices and community projects that help to create a positive work environment and demonstrate the company’s commitment to its employees. These programs include recognition events, continuing education opportunities and special programs for employees’ children.

Gamma-Dynacare was recognized by the judges for its family-friendly benefit programs, which include comprehensive retirement savings and health benefit plans, top-up benefits for parental leave that also extend to new fathers and adoptive parents, and starting employees at three weeks paid vacation plus two personal paid days off.  The company’s tuition subsidies for job-related courses also were recognized as a key benefit. 

As a Top 100 winner, Gamma-Dynacare was listed in the October 19, 2009, issue of Maclean’s magazine and in The Globe & Mail on October 9, 2009.  In addition, as one of the GTA’s Top 90 Employers, Gamma-Dynacare was recognized in a special editorial supplement to The Toronto Star on October 17, 2009.

About Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories

Gamma-Dynacare is one of Canada’s largest and most respected providers of laboratory services and solutions, with more than 40 years of experience serving Canadians. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Gamma-Dynacare operates three laboratories in Ontario (Brampton, London and Ottawa), one in Montreal, one in Winnipeg and an extensive network of more than 150 specimen collection centres nationwide. Gamma-Dynacare’s more than 2,000 skilled and dedicated employees perform millions of tests each year, playing a key role in the treatment of patients and the prevention and diagnosis of disease. By living our mission of “Caring for People”, we positively impact the health and wellness of people across Canada and are a valuable contributor to the betterment of the overall healthcare system. For more information, please visit www.gamma-dynacare.com.

For more information, contact:  Shelley Jourard, Director, Corporate Communications, Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories, (905) 790-3515 or 1-800-790-3515, ext. 5377.

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Gamma-Dynacare Named One of Canada's Top 100 and GTA's Top 90 Employers for 2010 [PDF]

Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Central Medical Laboratories, Manitoba’s largest private provider of community laboratory services.   [read more]

Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Central Medical Laboratories, Manitoba’s largest private provider of community laboratory services. The transaction is expected to close December 1, 2008.

“We welcome this opportunity to significantly enhance our operational presence in Manitoba, where we provide reference laboratory services to a number of hospitals and occupational testing services for corporate clients,” said Naseem Somani, Chief Executive Officer, Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories. “Central Medical Laboratories is a leader in the Manitoba laboratory services sector, with a long history of active involvement in the Manitoba medical community and a very clear focus on supporting excellent patient care. The company brings to Gamma-Dynacare well-established facilities and resources with which to serve our growing client base in Western Canada.”

Founded in 1959, Central Medical Laboratories currently supports several hundred health care providers throughout Manitoba with specimen collection, transportation, testing and results reporting services. Central Medical’s operations include an 8,000-square-foot main laboratory and specimen collection centres in Winnipeg.

Gamma-Dynacare will provide employment to all Central Medical Laboratory employees. In addition, Mr. Gary Waldman, current President of Central Medical Laboratories, will remain with the company in Winnipeg under a consulting agreement with Gamma-Dynacare.

“I am excited by the opportunity for our organization to join Gamma-Dynacare – one of Canada’s largest and most respected providers of laboratory services and solutions,” said Gary Waldman, President, Central Medical Laboratories. “This agreement represents an excellent opportunity to take our organization to the next level through our association with a proven and innovative industry leader.  It’s great news for the people of Manitoba.”

“We share with Central Medical Laboratories the common goal of delivering exemplary laboratory services of the highest quality to Manitoba healthcare providers and patients,” said Ms. Somani.  “Central Medical’s experience, knowledge and client relationships in the province provide an excellent foundation for future growth. We look forward to combining our respective strengths to expand the range of technologies and services available to Manitobans and make a valued contribution to the province’s health care system.”

About Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories

Gamma-Dynacare is one of Canada’s largest and most respected providers of laboratory services and solutions, with more than 40 years of experience serving Canadians. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Gamma-Dynacare operates four laboratories in Ontario (Brampton, London, Ottawa and Windsor), one in Montreal, Quebec, and an extensive network of more than 150 specimen collection centres nationwide, including 11 in Saskatchewan where Gamma-Dynacare provides specimen collection and transportation services on behalf of regional health authorities. Gamma-Dynacare’s 1,900 skilled and dedicated employees perform millions of tests each year, playing a key role in the treatment of patients and the prevention and diagnosis of disease. By living our mission of “Caring for People”, we positively impact the health and wellness of people across Canada and are a valuable contributor to the betterment of the overall healthcare system. Gamma-Dynacare is proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top 75 Employers for 2009. For more information, please visit www.gamma-dynacare.com

About Central Medical Laboratories

A private company founded in 1959, Central Medical Laboratories currently supports several hundred health care providers throughout Manitoba with specimen collection, transportation, testing and results reporting services. The company offers a comprehensive testing menu spanning the medical laboratory disciplines of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology and pathology.  Central Medical Laboratories operates an 8,000-square-foot main laboratory and a network of specimen collection centres in Winnipeg – the centre of Manitoba’s world class network of life sciences research facilities, biotechnology companies and educational institutions.

For more information, contact:  Shelley Jourard, Director of Communications, Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories, (905) 790-3515 or 1-800-790-3515, ext. 5377; Gary Waldman, President, Central Medical Laboratories, (204) 944-0757.

News Release re Acquisition of Central Medical Laboratories, Nov 28, 2008 [PDF]

Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2009 and one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top 75 Employers by Mediacorp Canada, Inc.   [read more]

Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2009 and one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top 75 Employers by Mediacorp Canada, Inc.

“We are honoured to be recognized as a top employer and proud of Gamma-Dynacare’s leadership within our industry in establishing an exceptional workplace,” said Naseem Somani, Chief Executive Officer, Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories. “We’re in the business of caring for people, including our employees.  We have worked hard to establish an engaging and passionate workplace where people are supported, developed and recognized.”

Gamma-Dynacare was selected as part of an annual study conducted by Mediacorp Canada, Inc., publisher of the book “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”.  The study profiles organizations that offer exceptional workplace environments for employees based on a number of factors, including work atmosphere and communication, benefits, training and skills development and community involvement. Gamma-Dynacare will be profiled in the book and also was recognized in the October 13, 2008, special issue of Maclean’s magazine. In addition, as one of the GTA’s Top 75 Employers, Gamma-Dynacare was listed in a special editorial supplement to The Toronto Star on October 18, 2008.

Gamma-Dynacare’s submission to Mediacorp highlighted the employee programs, learning and development opportunities, health and safety practices, and community projects that demonstrate the company’s commitment to employees and help to create a spirited and engaging atmosphere. For example, events and celebrations held throughout the year include an annual REWARDS gala, which provides an opportunity for employees to be recognized for exceptional performance and to give recognition to colleagues they feel have earned their praise.

Gamma-Dynacare was recognized by the judges for its family-friendly benefit programs, which include a matching RSP plan, a great benefits plan, top-up benefits for parental and compassionate leaves, and starting employees at three weeks paid vacation plus two personal paid days off.

Gamma-Dynacare also received good marks for its training and skills development programs. In addition to tuition reimbursement and regular “Lunch and Learn” events, Gamma-Dynacare holds a continuing education symposium each year, covering topics that range from future healthcare trends to enhancing interpersonal skills. To help the children of its employees pursue higher education, Gamma-Dynacare awards up to 15 scholarship grants annually to eligible dependants of its employees, and has awarded nearly $200,000 under this program since its inception.

About Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories

Gamma-Dynacare is one of Canada’s largest and most respected providers of laboratory services and solutions. Our skilled and dedicated employees perform millions of tests each year in our state-of-the-art facilities, playing a key role in the treatment of patients and the prevention and diagnosis of disease. By living our mission of “Caring for People”, we positively impact the health and wellness of people across Canada and are a valuable contributor to the betterment of the overall healthcare system. 

For more information, contact:  Shelley Jourard, Director of Communications, Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories, (905) 790-3515 or 1-800-790-3515, ext. 5377.

Gamma-Dynacare news release re Top 100 Employers Selection, October 23, 2008 [PDF]